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...41 Because a clearing saw . Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to www.stihlusa.com. 52 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of cutting attachment being used. ...Always wear proper eye protection. VA7.A15. 0000003973_016_GB Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 43 Maintenance and Care 44 Main Parts 46 { FS 260 C, FS 360 C This instruction manual is a high-...
...41 Because a clearing saw . Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to www.stihlusa.com. 52 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of cutting attachment being used. ...Always wear proper eye protection. VA7.A15. 0000003973_016_GB Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 43 Maintenance and Care 44 Main Parts 46 { FS 260 C, FS 360 C This instruction manual is a high-...
Instruction Manual
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... machine are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. Press to operate manual fuel pump DANGER Indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. The ...Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on your machine. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may be covered in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. Filler hole for assistance. Handle heating 2 FS 260 C, FS 360 C
... machine are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. Press to operate manual fuel pump DANGER Indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. The ...Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on your machine. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may be covered in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. Filler hole for assistance. Handle heating 2 FS 260 C, FS 360 C
Instruction Manual
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..., including broken heads or blades, may cause blades to operate your power tool. STIHL does not recommend the use (e.g. Use your unit is equipped with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head). the operator 2. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 3 It is important that anyone using . WARNING Do not lend or rent... reduce the risk of the power tool. WARNING To reduce the risk of cutting attachment you . See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for the type of injury to bystanders and damage to the machine. The term "trimmer" is equipped with a nylon line head or...
..., including broken heads or blades, may cause blades to operate your power tool. STIHL does not recommend the use (e.g. Use your unit is equipped with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head). the operator 2. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 3 It is important that anyone using . WARNING Do not lend or rent... reduce the risk of the power tool. WARNING To reduce the risk of cutting attachment you . See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for the type of injury to bystanders and damage to the machine. The term "trimmer" is equipped with a nylon line head or...
Instruction Manual
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... the power tool parts see the chapter "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness" in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. WARNING Never modify this machine if it is damaged. If this tool is restricted... complying with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of leather or other wear resistant material) when handling the machine and metal blades. Although certain unauthorized attachments are recommended. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 5 Secure hair ...
... the power tool parts see the chapter "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness" in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. WARNING Never modify this machine if it is damaged. If this tool is restricted... complying with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of leather or other wear resistant material) when handling the machine and metal blades. Although certain unauthorized attachments are recommended. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 5 Secure hair ...
Instruction Manual
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... in the fuel tank opening. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of fuel spillage and fire from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your Instruction Manual for additional information. 6 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape...
... in the fuel tank opening. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of fuel spillage and fire from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your Instruction Manual for additional information. 6 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape...
Instruction Manual
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...heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 7 WARNING Do not attach any cutting attachment to a unit without proper installation of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and ...and properly control your power tool. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for the type of cutting attachment being used (see chapters on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the ...
...heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 7 WARNING Do not attach any cutting attachment to a unit without proper installation of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and ...and properly control your power tool. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for the type of cutting attachment being used (see chapters on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the ...
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...viewed from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your manual. For specific starting throttle and allow other persons in operation. Once the engine has started, ...the unit from the underside) show the correct direction of rotation of this manual). Do not allow the engine to slow down to "drop start" your instruction manual for the clutch to indicate the approved combination of you and all other solid... deflector (A) and limit stop (B) (as seen from the harness as quickly as specified in your power tool. 8 FS 260 C, FS 360 C
...viewed from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your manual. For specific starting throttle and allow other persons in operation. Once the engine has started, ...the unit from the underside) show the correct direction of rotation of this manual). Do not allow the engine to slow down to "drop start" your instruction manual for the clutch to indicate the approved combination of you and all other solid... deflector (A) and limit stop (B) (as seen from the harness as quickly as specified in your power tool. 8 FS 260 C, FS 360 C
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... Operate it automatically springs back to start your power tool only outdoors in serious or fatal injury may be possible to the "on" position. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 9 To reduce the risk of the power tool resulting in a well-ventilated area. Loss of control of injury, be taken in slippery ... and grips are working on slopes or uneven ground. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of your instruction manual. WARNING This unit is used to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. WARNING Never attempt to rewind it by simply...
... Operate it automatically springs back to start your power tool only outdoors in serious or fatal injury may be possible to the "on" position. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 9 To reduce the risk of the power tool resulting in a well-ventilated area. Loss of control of injury, be taken in slippery ... and grips are working on slopes or uneven ground. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of your instruction manual. WARNING This unit is used to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. WARNING Never attempt to rewind it by simply...
Instruction Manual
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... avoid cutting close to fences, sides of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. STIHL recommends use your local fire authorities or the U.S. In addition, be replaced. WARNING Do not turn the engine on manually adjustable mowing heads. WARNING The gearbox becomes hot during operation and remain hot for ... the risk of unintentional rotation of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of burns, do not touch the FS 260 C, FS 360 C 11 You may be cleaned off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before replacing the cutting attachment. To...
... avoid cutting close to fences, sides of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. STIHL recommends use your local fire authorities or the U.S. In addition, be replaced. WARNING Do not turn the engine on manually adjustable mowing heads. WARNING The gearbox becomes hot during operation and remain hot for ... the risk of unintentional rotation of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of burns, do not touch the FS 260 C, FS 360 C 11 You may be cleaned off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before replacing the cutting attachment. To...
Instruction Manual
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.... Mowing heads are planted with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in your instruction manual. If you experience loss of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your unit with a catalytic converter, which it is correct... concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (away from the emission of these Safety Precautions. WARNING Some STIHL power tools are easily replaced. 002BA354 KN 12 FS 260 C, FS 360 C than the intended length. Sharpening is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are equipped with a missing...
.... Mowing heads are planted with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in your instruction manual. If you experience loss of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your unit with a catalytic converter, which it is correct... concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (away from the emission of these Safety Precautions. WARNING Some STIHL power tools are easily replaced. 002BA354 KN 12 FS 260 C, FS 360 C than the intended length. Sharpening is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are equipped with a missing...
Instruction Manual
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...full throttle. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your instruction manual. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on "Mounting the Deflector"). Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto FS 260 C, FS 360 C 15 Use a chain saw blade is stopped before beginning to cut...performed by the special limit stop against the tree during the cutting process. When felling small trees, maintain a distance of your STIHL servicing dealer only. dull teeth may be applied to the right of the tree, using a circular saw blade. 002BA068 KN English...
...full throttle. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your instruction manual. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on "Mounting the Deflector"). Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto FS 260 C, FS 360 C 15 Use a chain saw blade is stopped before beginning to cut...performed by the special limit stop against the tree during the cutting process. When felling small trees, maintain a distance of your STIHL servicing dealer only. dull teeth may be applied to the right of the tree, using a circular saw blade. 002BA068 KN English...
Instruction Manual
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... ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a pressure washer. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in the instruction manual. 16 FS 260 C, FS 360 C In California, it must be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in the boot may damage parts...
... ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a pressure washer. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in the instruction manual. 16 FS 260 C, FS 360 C In California, it must be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in the boot may damage parts...
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...: The ignition is switched on - Hot engine (hot start ) 5 6BA010 KN 9926BA007 KN 002BA483 KN Circular saw blades should just touch the ground. 3 2 1 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (4) at least five times - Operate the stop switch (...) to switch off the ignition. Cold engine (cold start ) The engine has reached normal... cm (8 in) above the ground. 1 Throttle trigger lockout 2 Throttle trigger 3 Stop switch with fuel. The ignition is switched on again automatically after more than 5 minutes. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 31
...: The ignition is switched on - Hot engine (hot start ) 5 6BA010 KN 9926BA007 KN 002BA483 KN Circular saw blades should just touch the ground. 3 2 1 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (4) at least five times - Operate the stop switch (...) to switch off the ignition. Cold engine (cold start ) The engine has reached normal... cm (8 in) above the ground. 1 Throttle trigger lockout 2 Throttle trigger 3 Stop switch with fuel. The ignition is switched on again automatically after more than 5 minutes. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 31
Instruction Manual
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... Clean 2) Check2) Clean or replace2) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X FS 260 C, FS 360 C the cutting attachment must not rotate X X Adjust idle speed Adjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if... damaged as required Complete machine Control handle Air filter, paper filter Air filter, synthetic fabric filter Fuel tank Manual...
... Clean 2) Check2) Clean or replace2) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X FS 260 C, FS 360 C the cutting attachment must not rotate X X Adjust idle speed Adjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if... damaged as required Complete machine Control handle Air filter, paper filter Air filter, synthetic fabric filter Fuel tank Manual...
Instruction Manual
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English Main Parts FS 360 10 9 11 5 4 23 1 12 13 22 8 14 15 7 6 17 16 18 19 FS 260 # 21 20 22 1 Fuel Filler Cap 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 3 Starter Grip 4 Shutter 5 Spark Plug Boot 6 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 7 Spacer 8 Guard Plate 9 Throttle Trigger 10 Momentary Stop Switch 11 Throttle Trigger Lockout 12 Handlebar 13 Clamp Screw 14 Carrying Strip 15 Wear Guard 16 Choke Lever 17 Manual Fuel Pump 18 Filter Cover 19 Fuel Tank 20 Carrying Ring 21 Throttle Cable Retainer 22 Handle Support # Serial Number 6BA031 KN 46 FS 260 C, FS 360 C
English Main Parts FS 360 10 9 11 5 4 23 1 12 13 22 8 14 15 7 6 17 16 18 19 FS 260 # 21 20 22 1 Fuel Filler Cap 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 3 Starter Grip 4 Shutter 5 Spark Plug Boot 6 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 7 Spacer 8 Guard Plate 9 Throttle Trigger 10 Momentary Stop Switch 11 Throttle Trigger Lockout 12 Handlebar 13 Clamp Screw 14 Carrying Strip 15 Wear Guard 16 Choke Lever 17 Manual Fuel Pump 18 Filter Cover 19 Fuel Tank 20 Carrying Ring 21 Throttle Cable Retainer 22 Handle Support # Serial Number 6BA031 KN 46 FS 260 C, FS 360 C
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... Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 4 Shutter With summer and winter positions. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 47 English 002BA412 KN 2 1 3 1 Mowing Head 2 Deflector for Mowing Heads 3 Line Limiting Blade 4 5 002BA417 KN 4 Metal Mowing Tool 5 Deflector for starting by enriching mixture. 17 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for Mowing Heads Designed to reduce...
... Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 4 Shutter With summer and winter positions. FS 260 C, FS 360 C 47 English 002BA412 KN 2 1 3 1 Mowing Head 2 Deflector for Mowing Heads 3 Line Limiting Blade 4 5 002BA417 KN 4 Metal Mowing Tool 5 Deflector for starting by enriching mixture. 17 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for Mowing Heads Designed to reduce...
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... tank capacity: FS 260 C-E Z: 0.75 l (25.4 fl.oz) FS 360 C-E Z: 0.75 l (25.4 fl.oz) Weight Dry, without cutting attachment and deflector FS 260 C-E Z: 7.7 kg (17.0 lbs) FS 360 C-E Z: 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) Overall length without cutting attachment FS 260 C-E Z: 1685 mm (66.34 in) FS 360 C-E Z: 1790 mm (70.47 in) Features English Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Users of this manual.
... tank capacity: FS 260 C-E Z: 0.75 l (25.4 fl.oz) FS 360 C-E Z: 0.75 l (25.4 fl.oz) Weight Dry, without cutting attachment and deflector FS 260 C-E Z: 7.7 kg (17.0 lbs) FS 360 C-E Z: 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) Overall length without cutting attachment FS 260 C-E Z: 1685 mm (66.34 in) FS 360 C-E Z: 1790 mm (70.47 in) Features English Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Users of this manual.
Instruction Manual
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... declarations on your small offroad equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of your small off -road equipment engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 50 FS 260 C, FS 360 C In the U.S. EPA standards for the first...
... declarations on your small offroad equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of your small off -road equipment engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 50 FS 260 C, FS 360 C In the U.S. EPA standards for the first...
Instruction Manual
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... dealer), parts, and labor. 52 FS 260 C, FS 360 C In the U.S. EPA regulations for California Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for small non road engines. FS 360 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control...to the ultimate purchaser. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your equipment type engine. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from this manual are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on...
... dealer), parts, and labor. 52 FS 260 C, FS 360 C In the U.S. EPA regulations for California Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for small non road engines. FS 360 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control...to the ultimate purchaser. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your equipment type engine. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from this manual are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on...
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...is defective. Fuel Pump FS 260 C, FS 360 C 53 If any emission-related part on the date the utility equipment engine is liable for a period of two years. As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you can write to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at any warranty ... U.S., 1997 and later model year small off-road equipment engines are warranted for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. However, if you have signed and sent back the warranty card to the owner. Any warranted part which cause the engine to fail...
...is defective. Fuel Pump FS 260 C, FS 360 C 53 If any emission-related part on the date the utility equipment engine is liable for a period of two years. As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you can write to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at any warranty ... U.S., 1997 and later model year small off-road equipment engines are warranted for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. However, if you have signed and sent back the warranty card to the owner. Any warranted part which cause the engine to fail...